We intend to keep the investigation open. We need to make sure the recall has addressed the total problem. That's one thing we need to make certain of. |
We just thought we should get the word out there in the meantime. |
We set a standard that provides tremendous benefits without compromising safety or causing severe economic damage to the auto manufacturers. |
We will be seeking additional information from the manufacturer before we go any further. |
We're confident that we went through a very rigorous process in writing the final light truck standard and we're confident that it will get upheld in court. |
We're satisfied that their remedy is going to take care of the problem, |
We're satisfied that what they're proposing to do will take care of the problem. |
[Allowing states to enforce their own standards would lead to a confusing patchwork of requirements, NHTSA spokesman Rae Tyson said. Tyson added that a recent Supreme Court decision on a lawsuit exonerating Honda Motor Co. from liability in an air bag case made clear NHTSA has the authority to pre-empt state measures.] Congress has given us the authority to set safety standards, ... We're merely restating our authority. We're the agency that sets standards. Our standards are not minimum standards. |